Pisch
Photography by me.
I love this shot - taken in the dark of night, a single streetlight illuminating the tree. To capture it, I ran across the field and launched myself into the scene, taking several frames from a few hundred metres out as I approached the tree, finishing in an army-crawl just to hold the line of light and distance.
The image is titled Pisch.
It remains the strongest photograph I've ever made. More than the result, what still amazes me is that I was able to create it at all - to find the moment, commit to it physically, and then share it with the world. Whether or not it receives the credit it deserves, the image continues to intrigue me.
ARTISTS STATEMENT
A solitary tree stands illuminated in the vast obscurity —
a poignant metaphor for the way society approaches one another. The light draws attention to what is visible, what is known, and what is comfortable to acknowledge. Yet, beyond that spotlight lies an expansive and often ignored reality: the complex emotional and psychological terrain that remains hidden, misunderstood, or dismissed. This stark contrast invites viewers to question the narratives we construct when we only focus on what we can see.
This piece is a testament to the artist's unique vision and mastery of his craft, elegantly reproduced to bring the depth of his work.
The intricate details and vibrant hues of the black motif are captured with impeccable clarity.
A powerful concept. "PISCH" seems to highlight how selective attention-whether in media, society, or personal perspectives-can shape our understanding while leaving much unseen. It's a striking visual metaphor.
An art educator critiquing his students has to deliver suggestions for improvement so that their fragile egos stay untouched. But here I believe I am addressing a professional whose ego is not as weak. I love the shot, but the extra background (black) diminishes the beauty of the tree at night... A successful cropping might just make the tree the main character that it's suppose to be simultaneously keeping the night mystery intact.
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Thanks, Pat. You're very kind.
Appreciate your comment and critique it's taken a long time to find a space where that's possible.. arthelper is growing rapidly and continues to develop artist and their work.